"The first phase of our project covers those locations
most relevant to the event, to reach out to participants, sports fans,
observers and tourists.

"The second phase will cover hotels in major towns and
popular resorts in other States including Sabah and Sarawak."

Sabariah said as Islam was the nation's official religion,
foreigners could gain a better understanding of the religion.

"By placing a Quran in each hotel room, it will provide
an opportunity to non-Muslims to understand Islamic teachings from an authorised
source.

"Our target date is two weeks before the Games begin,"
she said when announcing the company's initiative which is supported by
Pusat Islam, Darul Fitrah Association,
Abim-Islamic Outreach and Islamic
Propagation Centre at Balai Berita today.

Sabariah said that it would be good to add the Quran to
other religious books in hotel rooms as sources of knowledge.

Sabariah said 106 hotels, including 44 within the Klang
Valley, have agreed to place the Quran in their guest rooms.

Estimated cost for printing 30,000 copies is RM490,000.

"We have already printed 8,000 copies and are now distributing
them to major hotels here.However, we are facing financial difficulties
and are appealing to Muslim corporations and individuals to assist us in
printing the remaining 22,000 copies," she said.